Welcome to the latest issue of The Krembil.
The Krembil is the official newsletter of the Krembil Research Institute (formerly the Toronto Western Research Institute). Research at Krembil is focused on finding innovative treatments and cures for chronic debilitating disorders, including arthritis and diseases of the brain and eyes.
Stories in this month’s issue include:
● Recognizing Community Leadership: Dr. Nigil Haroon receives the Pravasi Ratna Award for his community outreach in Kerala, India.
● Donation to Support Research: UHN receives an anonymous donation of $11 million to support neurofibromatosis research.
● Predicting Disease Progression: Blood-based molecules may predict how quickly knee osteoarthritis will become more severe.
● Brain Aging in Fast Forward: Study reveals how trigeminal neuralgia and other chronic pain conditions speed up brain aging.
● New Take on an Old Disease: Researchers reframe Alzheimer disease as an autoimmune disorder and uncover new drug targets.
● From Discovery to Disease Development: Krembil researchers synthesize a molecule with potential to treat inflammatory diseases.
Read these stories here. To read previous issues, see the newsletter archive.